Fire Protection for Catering
It's not the end of the world if you burn the bacon, but what would happen if you burn your business?
Today’s kitchen appliances allow the dangerous mix of grease and flammable oils with high efficiency heat sources, creating an environment in which fire is always a threat. But you can't just throw anything at a kitchen fire. You need to eliminate the fuel source and smother the flames in order to get a kitchen fire under control and quickly. Firekills' kitchen fire suppression systems and service maintains your system so it acts as it is designed — effectively and reliably and in compliance with industry standards; Like having a fire fighter permanently on guard.
Our systems offer unrivalled capabilities; giving full protection to all the required cooking appliances, extract canopy and duct work with can be extended to prevent spread through the ducting.
Your protection will integrate seamlessly into your kitchen environment. As each suppression system is designed specifically to meet your at risk at hand we can also meet your aesthetic requirements. Design plays a key role with all pipe work, nozzles, detection and controls installed in complete sympathy with the appearance, functionality and strict hygiene requirements of your kitchen, ensuring that the kitchen designer’s concept is not compromised by unsightly brackets and fixtures. The complete use of stainless steel also ensures a long working life keeping your costs to a minimum.
Typical installation locations include:
- Restaurants (6 monthly maintenance inspection)
- School Cafeterias (Upgrading to meet standards)
- Hospital Kitchens (Design and Installation)
- Nursing Homes (Hydrostatic Testing)
- Hotel Kitchens (Recharging)
- Banquet Facilities (Revisions and Repairs)
Features of our systems include:
- System is triggered automatically and can also be manually operated.
- Automatic fusible-link detection and fully mechanical suppression system.
- Liquid potassium salt (phosphate or acetate) extinguishes cooking-oil fires by creating foam on contact, blocking the oxygen and cooling the area.
- Liquid extinguishing agent has a low acid level (pH: 9) - does not harm stainless steel surfaces.
- Extinguishes the fire while suspending the fuel supply (gas and electricity) to affected areas.
- Adjustable temperature detection levels for different areas.
- Heat detectors are installed within the fume hood and are triggered only during fire.
- Sprinklers are arranged to offer maximum coverage over a wide area.
- Attractive appearance to enhance the look of the kitchen.
- Functional design - efficient protection without disrupting workspaces.